Panhandle Health District - Bonners Ferry, Hd1

For inquiries, contact the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-415-5180 or the Swine Flu Hotline at 208-415-5299. Idaho comprises seven health districts that work in tandem with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local entities. Each district operates independently and has a health board appointed by county commissioners. The services offered can differ by district and may include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology (including animal bites and foodborne illnesses), food establishment permits, indoor air quality (like radon), lead health, methamphetamine labs, public pools, and solid waste management. Land Development programs encompass critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater management, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventories, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Family Planning services offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with a variety of birth control methods available. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations, often at low or no cost, and provide overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program supplies healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, healthcare referrals, and support for breastfeeding. It serves pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, meeting specific income criteria. Language support is available through interpreters. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.